Fright (Verb)
Meaning
Cause fear in; "The stranger who hangs around the building frightens me"; "Ghosts could never affright her".
Classification
Verbs of feeling.
Examples
- The creepy atmosphere in the old mansion frights the visitors who dare to enter at night.
- His unsettling smile frights everyone who sees it and they try to avoid him.
- No frightening story could fright his adventurous little brother who loves horror movies.
- The sounds from outside started to fright an already nervous Sara who sat alone in her apartment.
- Her bold attitude scares some but nothing could fright this fearless fire-fighter who jumps into burning buildings.